Utah sues: Utah attorney general Sean Reyes is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to accept his lawsuit asserting state control over half of the federal land in Utah, which would allow the state to collect taxes on mining, grazing, and energy production. (Associated Press)
Mushroom crop down: The 2023-24 U.S. mushroom crop was worth $1.09 billion, down 4 percent from the previous year, with a 9 percent drop in production outweighing a price increase of 9 cents a pound. (USDA)
Pilgrim’s settles suit: Poultry processor Pilgrim’s Pride will pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it was part of a conspiracy to underpay farmers for broiler chickens. It is the largest antitrust payment ever in the protein industry. (Meat and Poultry)